From the Lives We Knew, by Phil Miller
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From the Lives We Knew can be described as refugee fiction. Families from Palestine, Kosovo, and Iraq, tell their stories, and all are interwoven with the life of an American husband and wife. These tales show the hardships and hardiness of displaced people. Overall, it’s a book about the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of finding kindred spirits almost anywhere. One reader says this book has the potential to be a very positive influence on the way the people of this world understand and respect one another. Another says the book does "an amazing job of weaving the various stories together [and] bringing to the reader’s awareness what refugees and those involved in trying to help have to face."
From the Lives We Knew, by Phil Miller- Amazon Sales Rank: #1488899 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-10-26
- Released on: 2015-10-26
- Format: Kindle eBook
About the Author Phil Miller, a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, studied at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth and Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Now retired from the Air Force, he also completed the Air Command and Staff College and Air War College. His occupations have included pastoral ministry, military chaplaincy, massage therapy, and nonprofit administration. His first book, Benjamin in the Forest: 80 Chattahoochee Tales features conversations between a young boy and his Grandpa about trees, birds, and bugs in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. The stories in that book previously appeared on his blog, Berry Thorns. Phil is the husband of Paula, father of Hope and Emily, and grandfather of Sterling and Julian. He lives in a mountain forest near Blue Ridge, Georgia.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Hard-Hitting/Heart-Breaking By R. J. Bennett Phil Miller has given the reading public personal stories about fleeing refugees from different areas of the war-torn world, and the problems they faced in leaving home, being detained in camps, and being re-settled in other countries (mostly in the U.S.A.). The stories revolved around an American, Edwin Kirby, who, along with his wife, Kay, acted as sponsors for different refugees, helping them to adjust to life in a free and open land. While the characters are fictional (I'm guessing they're patterned after real-life refugees the author probably knows or interviewed), the settings and recent history are real. Refugees from Palestine, Kosovo, and Iraq are featured; their stories are heart-breaking. They don't want to come here, but if they want to live then they must flee in a hurry with nothing but the clothes on their backs. They've left the only home and people and communities they've known, and come to places where they have no homes or jobs; they must be settled, retrained for employment and learn a new culture and language so they can raise their children in (hopefully) a relatively safe place. Kuddos to Mr. Miller for this book, I learned a lot from reading it, and he made me see the refugee problems from another angle. Also, Mr. Miller is an unusually good writer, which is a welcome change ... his style is smooth and easy to read. Two Thumbs up !
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An Engaging, Thought Provoking Read By Ida-Anne H. Clarke The cover of darkness and light symbolizes the constancy of time's passage, and the repetitious circumstances of today's currently war-displaced families. Each day is a struggle despite valiant efforts: living in wretched, seemingly interminable circumstances, homes lost or ruined, family members and friends killed or missing, possessions minimal. Yet this book has an uplifting feel. Each episode introduces a different family from a different locale, and is succinctly prefaced with the fictional names of the afflicted family, but notes the factual names of those in power, as well as the geographic location and a brief reference to the political climate. Throughout, there is the common thread of one fictional couple who cares, encourages and assists these families while respecting each family's hopes, goals and efforts as they strive against disheartening obstacles. This book informs and unsettles the reader's mind. It was hard to put down. It felt good in the hand and is a timely, good read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Headlines one person at a time By Grandpa This is more than a book about the resiliency of the human spirit. It is about history, right from the not-too-distant headlines. The middle East, Kosovo and Iraq become more real to us as we witness the stories of these fictionalized characters. Written in plain language this book gives us the needed background to understand each story as it unfolds. This was an engaging read. It gently leads one to question our own standards of how we judge people from other cultures and countries. It broadens our understanding of the news in that it takes recent historical events one person at a time. Full of surprises, the last section changes the pace a bit as we hear the perspective of some Americans. Interesting details move the story along showing us our own humanity. An important book not to be missed.
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